A Grant to Safeguard Belize’s Foodways and Enhance Cultural Resilience The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, is pleased to announce that Belize has been awarded a…
The National Celebrations Commission recognized 7 exceptional individuals at the 4th Belize Creative & Cultural Excellence Awards. Teresita Ulloa, Rowland Parks, Horace Mohobub Flores, Adela Vallejos, Mercy Sabal, Alfonso Tzul, and Mathew and Virgin Martinez were honoured for their remarkable…
A Defiant Stand Against British Imperialism on 1 September 1872 1 September 1872 marks a significant historical event: the Battle of Orange Walk, 152 years ago. Comandante Marcos Canul, accompanied by approximately 100 Icaiché warriors, engaged a contingent of the…
Eboe Town Festival Celebrates Culture and Community at Yabra Field and Isaiah Morter Square On August 1st, 2024, the Eboe Town Festival transformed Yabra Field and Isaiah Morter Square into vibrant hubs of cultural celebration, thanks to a collaborative effort…
The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) announces its latest initiative – The Belize Music Project. Headed by Belizean producer Ivan Duran, the public presentation of the project will be held at the Government House in Belize City at…
Wabaruagoun is the Garifuna word for “Forward” and on Friday, June 21, 2024, the Belize City House of Culture witnessed the presence of plethora of educators and leaders interested in updating their knowledge of the Garifuna Culture. The Wabaruagoun group,…
On June 5th, the National Celebrations Commission revealed the theme for this year’s festivities: “A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43.” The National Celebrations Commission is supported by the National Institute of Culture and History and is chaired by…
In Belize, the institute of Archaeology (IA) has entered a new realm of archaeology education. The IA has made it our goal to bring archaeology into the digital world through our 3D modeling of artifacts and architecture. By integrating 3D…
Emancipation Day 2023 marked a pivotal moment in Belize’s cultural calendar. On August 1st, 1838, a British law granting full legal emancipation to enslaved Africans in Belize came intoeffect. To honor this occasion, a state ceremony was held on Monday,…
